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    Introducing our new Program Manager!
    Mark Crocker
    • Apr 13
    • 2 min

    Introducing our new Program Manager!

    We are excited to announce our new Program Manager, Paris Gaudet. Paris joins our team, following the completion of an incredible year of...
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    The “Sewa” Leadership of Buncy Pagely
    madelinejjohnston
    • Mar 16
    • 3 min

    The “Sewa” Leadership of Buncy Pagely

    During the pandemic, seniors have been especially impacted. Local leader Buncy Pagely noticed that neighbours in her retirement...
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    The Civic Leadership of Charlayne Thornton-Joe
    madelinejjohnston
    • Mar 4
    • 3 min

    The Civic Leadership of Charlayne Thornton-Joe

    On a cold, snowy night in 2004, Victoria city councilor Charlayne Thornton-Joe found herself questioning where the city’s homeless could...
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    The Resourceful Leadership of Kim Burden
    madelinejjohnston
    • Feb 25
    • 3 min

    The Resourceful Leadership of Kim Burden

    “Every success in my life has been because of relationships that I’ve been able to build in the community,” says businessman Kim Burden....
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    The Harmonious Leadership of Holly Wright
    madelinejjohnston
    • Feb 14
    • 3 min

    The Harmonious Leadership of Holly Wright

    As a child, Holly Wright used to lock herself in her room. She spent countless hours practicing the guitar, determined to become “a...
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    The Persistent Leadership of Kim Smythe
    madelinejjohnston
    • Feb 11
    • 3 min

    The Persistent Leadership of Kim Smythe

    When Kim Smythe, President and CEO of Nanaimo’s Chamber of Commerce, was asked about his leadership practices, the question took him by...
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    Steven Lorenzo Baileys, winner of the 2021 VCLA Belonging and Engagement Award
    melissamouat
    • Feb 4
    • 3 min

    Steven Lorenzo Baileys, winner of the 2021 VCLA Belonging and Engagement Award

    “Whenever I go into a room, I make a point of acknowledging everyone, hopefully individually if I can,” explains Steven Lorenzo Baileys,...
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    Sustaining a Business Through Tough Times
    madelinejjohnston
    • Feb 1
    • 3 min

    Sustaining a Business Through Tough Times

    “Monk was really on the ropes in the 1990s. We had over expanded we had no cash flow, we had no working capital. We were in special...
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    The Outstanding Leadership of Sam Ariyo
    madelinejjohnston
    • Jan 26
    • 3 min

    The Outstanding Leadership of Sam Ariyo

    “I struggled with meeting people’s expectations,” admits Sam Ariyo. “I thought I was doing my best – I was human enough, I was friendly...
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    The Unifying Leadership of Laila Pires VCLA Winner for Arts and Culture
    madelinejjohnston
    • Jan 13
    • 4 min

    The Unifying Leadership of Laila Pires VCLA Winner for Arts and Culture

    As Laila Pires, 2020 winner of the VCLA award for Arts and Culture, and one of the founding members of the Philippines Bayanihan...
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    Grace Sinats, winner of the 2021 Flourishing Safe Environments Award
    melissamouat
    • Dec 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    Grace Sinats, winner of the 2021 Flourishing Safe Environments Award

    “As a young person, I’m constantly told that one day I’m going to change the world, but I wanted to change it right now.” Fifteen year...
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    melissamouat
    • Dec 17, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Victoria Foundation & Vital Signs

    A question facing anyone who wants to engage in meaningful community service is this: where will my time and energy be most impactful?...
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    Community Learning Day
    melissamouat
    • Dec 4, 2021
    • 2 min

    Community Learning Day

    Rain dripped from the eaves of the tent and a cold breeze rustled through the trees of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary....
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    17th Annual Victoria Community Leadership Awards
    Leadership Victoria
    • Oct 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    17th Annual Victoria Community Leadership Awards

    The 2021 Victoria Community Leadership Awards (VCLAs) celebrations culminated with a delightful gala on Sept 15, 2021, at the Deep Cove...
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    Mena Ruffolo Westhaver, Active Winner of the 2021 VCLA for Thriving Children and Youth
    madelinejjohnston
    • Oct 1, 2021
    • 3 min

    Mena Ruffolo Westhaver, Active Winner of the 2021 VCLA for Thriving Children and Youth

    After being unable to breathe and developing weird spots, hospital blood work confirmed the unthinkable. Mena Westhaver's five year old...
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    CONGRATULATIONS! VCLA Winner Jo-Ina Young – Lifelong Learner
    madelinejjohnston
    • Sep 23, 2021
    • 2 min

    CONGRATULATIONS! VCLA Winner Jo-Ina Young – Lifelong Learner

    Jo-Ina Introduces herself with the traditional Métis language - Michif. Unique names are an integral part of her family. “Jo is from...
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    CONGRATULATIONS Sharlene Law – VCLA Winner for Healthy Standard of Living
    madelinejjohnston
    • Sep 22, 2021
    • 2 min

    CONGRATULATIONS Sharlene Law – VCLA Winner for Healthy Standard of Living

    In 2018, Sharlene Law organized the Umbrella Society’s first fundraiser. National Hockey League alumni were invited to play a charity...
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    CONGRATULATIONS! Sage Lacerte VCLA Winner and Innovative Business Woman
    madelinejjohnston
    • Sep 17, 2021
    • 2 min

    CONGRATULATIONS! Sage Lacerte VCLA Winner and Innovative Business Woman

    Annually, Sage’s family travel along the highway of tears. During this trip, they engage in traditional practices of berry picking,...
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    Stories of Gratitude – the Leadership of Author Monique Gray Smith
    madelinejjohnston
    • Aug 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    Stories of Gratitude – the Leadership of Author Monique Gray Smith

    On an extremely cold evening in Kamloops BC, young Monique and her Auntie Ellen were heading home from her ball game practice. Monique’s...
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    Introducing Our New Summer Student
    Leadership Victoria
    • Aug 18, 2021
    • 1 min

    Introducing Our New Summer Student

    We are pleased to introduce our new student for the Summer/Fall, Jaylene Odagiri. Jaylene is a fourth year Uvic student in the Bachelor...
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